Magnetic toy regulations

[hazel lol]

Hi
Obviously there are different types of magnetic sticks and balls -some especially designed for younger children.

Just one thought though, if anyone has concerns, the regulations state that the current toys on the shelves need to be removed. Packaging of these types of toys or a sticker put on the box showing the warning clearly, has to be done. Does this mean that some items will not be remanufactured in a more safe way? If manufacturers/importers/suppliers/retailers only have to show a warning sticker could these go on older stock and which are then put out for sale?

Perhaps patience before rushing out to replace these types of toys is needed.

These regulations refered to magnetic toys and also toys with magnetic components - so the toys in our settings which this regulation refers to may not be as obvious as you may initially think!!

[Ruthierhyme]

you are quite right - the new regulation covers the fact that toys containing magnet/s pose a risk, and as such should be labelled accordingly.

This shifts some responsibility of accountability to the consumer - should the toy be accessed by children under 14yrs.

Safety checks, testing, design, manufacture .. are some of what enable us to make good decisions .. purchasing, disposal and ongoing risk assessment.

It becomes an enormous financial burden and has a huge negative impact on provision of activities when considering the removal of .. eg. magnetic numbers & letters, wall fixings - magnetic memo holders, role play jewellery, fishing games & other construction toys ..

[hazel lol]

Yes, I agree.

Consideration needs to be given to all activities and their risks - and assessing whether it is worth having a certain type of activity taking into consideration the cost, risk, intended use, how often it will be used, will be a factor as health and safety grows and grows.

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